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Newfoundland Island, Labrador

Coordinates: 53°51′N 56°56′W / 53.85°N 56.94°W / 53.85; -56.94
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Newfoundland Island
Newfoundland Island is located in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland Island
Newfoundland Island
Geography
Coordinates53°51′N 56°56′W / 53.85°N 56.94°W / 53.85; -56.94
Highest elevation96 m (315 ft)
Administration
Canada
ProvinceNewfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland Island is a small island off of the coast of Labrador near the mouth of Sandwich Bay.[1] To the east lies Farrels Island, which is connected to Newfoundland Island at low tide.[1] In 1884, Farrels Island was populated.[1] Further to the east lies Independent Island and together the islands form Independent Harbour[1] To the west lies Pigeon Island and to the northwest Pickens Island and Packs Harbour Islands.[1]

Many locals still know this island as "Prisoner's Island."[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Davenport, Richard G. (1884). Newfoundland and Labrador. United States Hydrographic Office. p. 527.